Hiking Trails
BEST HIKING TRAILS IN THE AREA PALMETTO TRAIL The Palmetto Trail, a gift to South Carolina to encourage and inspire active, outdoor recreation, land conservation, and preservation of historical and cultural landmarks.
NORMAN WILDER FOREST Norman Wilder Forest is a 185 acre preserve between Saluda and Tryon. As you explore the hiking trails, you’ll find yourself surrounded by mature forests with majestic, tall trees. In the spring and summer, you can enjoy exceptional displays of wildflowers. The preserve is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail and home to many species including wood warblers, thrushes, and tanagers. Beautiful mountain streams flow through on their way to the North Pacolet River. The trails take you to features including a drip falls, sheer cliffs, and a viewpoint across the river valley.
LITTLE BRADLEY FALLS Little Bradley Falls Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Saluda, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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